Jo Linda Susenbach Kittinger (born October 7, 1955) is an Alabama native known for her many children's books and for her participation in many local, national and international organizations.
She is an alumna of Vestavia Hills High School and of the University of Montevallo where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, summa cum laude.
She was editor of her high school yearbook and began submitting original craft designs for publication shortly after college.
She has written numerous feature articles which have appeared on the Just For Kids page of the Birmingham News and a number of items for Harcourt Brace Educational Measurement and CTB/McGraw-Hill.
Kittinger has been an avid speaker over the last 10 years; speaking at everything from major conferences in the States, and as far away as Manila, Philippines, to author visits in local classrooms.
[1] "Plan the Perfect Staycation," June 7, 2009 "Just Like NO ONE Used to Make," April 22, 2009 "Christmas Around the World," December 21, 2008 "A Primer to the Week's Holidays," December 21, 2008 ""Spring Break Adventures" March 13, 2008 For Easter Fun, Think Outside the Basket" March 8, 2008 "Mom's Little Helpers," December 11, 2007 "New Twist on Old Yarns," September 15, 2007 "Fun at Camp Papa" August 2, 2007 "Annual Rodeo Rounds Up Fish and Fun" May 31, 2007 "Get in the Swim" May 24, 2007 "Festival a Throwback to Negro League Baseball" April 12, 2007 "The Drama of Equalization" January 25, 2007 " Birmingham News (Alabama), January 11, 2007, Thursday, LIFESTYLE; Pg.